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Barluxe Launches Luxury Drinkware Line Made with Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester

Eastman

Tritan Provides Dishwasher Durability, Design Flexibility to
New Line of Commercial and Residential Drinkware

Kingsport, Tenn., USA Nov. 8, 2011 To fill a
void for durable drinkware with the weight, feel and clarity of
glass for both the commercial and residential markets, BarLuxe[1] introduces a high-end line
of glasses made with
Eastman Tritan" copolyester[2]. Tritan was selected for its
dishwasher durability and design flexibility. A new-generation
copolyester, Tritan provides a balance of properties, including
clarity and toughness, and is also free of bisphenol A (BPA).

Earlier this year, BarLuxe began using Eastman Tritan"
copolyester to produce an uncompromised, luxury line of BPA-free
drinkware that has the aesthetics and feel of real glass but the
durability of plastic. The line includes three collections Pint[3], Vero[4]
and Hudson[5]
each with a heavy base that has the heft of glass.

The Pint has the shape and weight of real glass but without
breakage issues. Its secure fit with a cocktail shaker make the
Pint the perfect mixing glass. The Vero collection has rounded
edges and a tapered design, which make the beverageware ideal for
stacking, requiring less storage space something that is
particularly important for the commercial market. The Hudson
collection is designed to have the feel of a traditional rocks or
tall glass. Each of the Vero and Hudson glasses has a channel a
y-shaped groove across the base that allows for optimal water
drainage in the dishwasher. Additional designs made with
Eastman Tritan" copolyester are currently in development.

BarLuxe wanted to achieve a premium feel to the new line of
beverageware to appeal to both the commercial and residential
markets, and Eastman Tritan" copolyester fit the profile we were
looking for, said Casey Matile, co-founder, BarLuxe.

In the commercial market, owners and managers of bars,
nightclubs, hotels, sporting venues and resorts were looking for
eye-catching yet durable drinkware that could withstand the
industrys washing and usage rigors. BarLuxes drinkware line can
easily translate into the residential market, for those looking for
dishwasher-durable and aesthetically pleasing beverageware.

Everyone has multiple glasses including everyday beverageware,
mismatched plastic cups and special occasion glasses around the
house for different uses, each with drawbacks. A set of BarLuxe
glasses can replace all of these, Matile said. We selected Eastman
Tritan" copolyester because of its dishwasher durability and
clarity and because its free of BPA.

Previously, Matile had used polycarbonate in other drinkware
products and experienced how the polymer breaks down and crazes
over time. The design flexibility of Eastman Tritan" copolyester
was an additional benefit, as the bases of the drinkware were
designed to have the weight of glass.

By having representatives at BarLuxes manufacturing site,
Eastman Chemical Company has provided valuable expertise and
technical support throughout the production process. Theyve gone
above and beyond the call of duty, Matile said. Theyve been with us
every step of the way.

BarLuxes drinkware line made with Eastman Tritan" copolyester is
available online at http://barluxe.com[1]. With this new
line of drinkware, BarLuxe has also improved supply chain functions
for its customers. A streamlined website that includes quick
reorder links and QR codes on the packaging make reordering simple
and efficient.